A few thoughts from me on #GovtGPTnewsroom.co.nz/2024/10/16/a...
From Victoria University of Wellington ā Analysis: Though AI systems are constantly improving in accuracy, caution should be exercised in relying on them for decisions with significant financial, heal...
āWe are concerned that the science of masks and respirators appears to have been misunderstood, and misinformation unwittingly perpetuated, by some of the very highest-level government advisorsā ā¬ļø #WearAMask#CovidIsntOver#LongCovidwww.bmj.com/content/386/...
More on the ādonāt do sickā crowd - including how weāre frequently expected to hide our disabilities so as not to inconvenience others. Never forget that itās ok to set (and hold) boundaries. Never apologize for being sick! www.disabledginger.com/p/we-dont-do...
A look at relationship dynamics, ableism and the importance of setting (and sticking) to personal boundaries
Fellow mask-wearers (should be everyone but alas), I got this from Grace and August re their KN95 masks. Please fill in the survey and encourage them to order more! www.surveymonkey.com/r/LBYNS5Q
šØWe are still looking for participants for our survey on piloting practices in psychology! We want to make sure we get a good spread across sub-disciplines so please feel free to pass this on to your networks #psychology#metascience#openscience#phdsky
If you are a psychology researcher, please consider taking this survey about pilot studies: research.sc/participant/... Our team is hoping to learn how researchers approach the process of piloting. 20 randomly chosen participants will receive $50 gift cards! #PsychSciSky #MetaScience #OpenScience
Make the world a better place by participating in cutting edge behavioural research. Powered by Gorilla
Through a short exploration of two advertising campaigns for Strepsils and Difflam, I'm calling for wider thought about how we set expectations for our behaviour when we're unwell with an infectious illness. pinchesofpain.com/2024/08/02/w...
genAI apologists co-opting disability language infuriates me. Mentioning accessibility is not a magic wand to wave over bad takes to validate them!! š”
It particularly drives me mad when they claim AI allows disabled people into the industry...a large % of the arts industry (like me) ARE disabled, and work as freelance creatives in large part because we aren't accommodated in 'regular' work environments. AI is taking away our only available income.
Wellington NZ friends. I am doing a very fun (and BRAND-NEW) talk on Friday morning in the city. š§ŖThere will be science....but I'll be gentle šļøTickets are FREE š„Breakfast is provided šØAudience will be full of excellent, creative humans For details & to register: creativemornings.com/talks/laurie...
CreativeMornings is a breakfast lecture series for the creative community. Join us at one of our free monthly events around the world or watch the talks online!